Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...
New York, Dec 11, 2008
LOT 432
Ref. 5240 Portuguese - Répétition Minutes International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Portuguese - Répétition Minutes," No. 2893766, case No. 3033884, Ref. 5240. Made in the 1990?s. Very fine and rare, large, minute-repeating, 18K white gold wristwatch with an 18K white gold IWC buckle. Accompanied by the orininal box and warranty.
USD 40,000 - 60,000
EUR 31,000 - 47,000 / CHF 47,000 - 70,000
Sold: USD 42,000
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent case back, concave bezel and lugs. D. Matte silver with applied white gold Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at 9. M. Cal. 95290, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 54 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam 43 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |